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The five large areas of water on Earth's surface are called the oceans. These include the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian ocean, Southern (or Antarctic) Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. Together, they cover about 71% of the Earth's surface and are essential for climate regulation, marine biodiversity, and global trade.
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What often happens along large cracks called faults bat the edge of the earth plates?
Earthquakes
Large flat surfaces in which continental sediments settle are called?
Continental shelf. But these were mainly created in the ice ages, when the sea level was much lower. ^^^^^^^^^ WRONG abyssal plains ----- JLOPARDO
What happens with the earths surface to make an earthquake occur?
Many events could cause and earthquake but most common is when two or more tectonic plates rub against each other. Essentially the surface of the Earth (this includes underwater) is separated by large masses of earth called plates. These plates move and often rub against each other which causes earth quakes. The areas where plates meet are called faults. Volcanic eruptions could also cause earthquakes.
What is physical earth?
What is geophysics? or What is Earth Physics? A: The study of the internal structure of the Earth and its activities like seismography is called Geophysics.
What is an s-shadow?
when Earth due to an earthquake, there is a large area on the other side where the waves cant be detected.they called this area the S-Shadow.
What is the term for any long period of time during which glaciers advance and cover large areas of the earth surfaces?
Ice age
Some parts of Earth's surface are mostly flat and these large flat areas are called what?
The most usual term for large, flat areas is plains.
How are titan and earth alike?
They both have large amounts of liquid on their surfaces.
How do large permanent ice surfaces effect the earth?
Large permanent ice surfaces, such as ice caps and glaciers, play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. They also help to cool the surrounding areas and regulate global sea levels. Melting of these ice surfaces due to climate change can contribute to sea level rise and impact local ecosystems and weather patterns.
What are large dark flat-areas found on the hemispherical surface facing the Earth called?
Large dark areas on the Moon are called "maria", Latin for "seas", because the ancients who observed the Moon with the naked eye thought that they resembled the seas that they were familiar with.
What is the big mass of land called?
The big mass of land is called a continent. Continents are large, continuous areas of land that make up the Earth's surface.
What is the name given to a large area of level land on the earth's surface?
The name given to a large area of level land on the Earth's surface is a plateau. A plateau also typically is elevated above the surrounding area. Such areas are also sometimes called tablelands.
What are the low altitude areas on the moon called?
Low altitude areas on the moon are called maria, which are large dark plains formed by ancient volcanic activity. The maria are located on the side of the moon that faces Earth.
Large areas of Earth's crust that are pushed up are...?
mountain
What is the earth had only large continent is called?
The earth started as one large land mass and it was called Pangea
What are the land masses of the Earth that support life called?
The land masses of the Earth that support life are called continents. They are large, continuous areas of land that are home to diverse ecosystems and a wide variety of plant and animal species.
What are the large storage areas for cells called?
Vacuoles
